Richard passed away on January 4, 2018 at Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, NE. He was born on September 14, 1957 in Chadron, NE.

Richard was born on September 14, 1957 to William and Elaine Gieseler. He was raised in Chadron and attended Chadron Public Schools. He went to college at UNL in Lincoln. After college, he returned to Chadron and began working at Anderson’s, where he worked until 2015. Richard loved all sports. He was an avid golfer and Husker fan. Richard also enjoyed attending his children’s various activities.

Richard is survived by wife Tracy; children Joseph, Michael, Lani, and Dylan, all of Chadron, and Tristan of Lincoln, NE; siblings Patricia Gieseler of Chadron, Bill (Gerry) Gieseler of Destrehan, LA, and Mike (Susie) of Chamberlain, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister.

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements for Richard Douglas Gieseler.